After more than 30 years as a Sociology Professor at the University of

Winnipeg, Joel began painting as a retirement project. He took

beginners’ courses in drawing and painting at the Winnipeg Art Gallery

and then joined Forum Art Centre in 2010 where he studied acrylics,

watercolours and life drawing. He also attended plein air workshops in

Mexico and Sicily. He served on the Board of Directors of Forum Art

from 2012 to 2019 and, for many years, volunteered and exhibited at

the Forum’s annual Fresh Art Shows.

He enjoys painting scenes depicting people and places, mainly but not

exclusively in Winnipeg and around Manitoba. His favourite subjects

include sports and games, active transportation, and people at leisure,

as well as diverse aspects of urban life.